Just 22 Tweets About "Shōgun" Because I Am Literally Obsessed

    "They're playing checkers, but Lord Toranaga is playing chess."

    Morgan Sloss
    by Morgan Sloss

    BuzzFeed Staff

    Shōgun is hands down my favorite TV show so far this year. The FX miniseries is based on James Clavell's 1975 novel of the same name. Set in 1600, English sailor John Blackthorne arrives in Japan and collides with Lord Toranaga, who's in the midst of a battle with his political rivals. The beautiful Mariko is assigned as John's translator, though she's fighting her own war.

    Screenshot from "Shogun"
    Katie Yu /FX / Courtesy of FX via Everett Collection

    I've been obsessed since Shōgun premiered! From the incredible costumes to the centuries-old traditions, the show represents the culture with authenticity and respect — something that's resonated with viewers around the world, including Japan.

    Screenshot from "Shogun"
    Katie Yu /FX / Courtesy of FX via Everett Collection

    And the acting! Phenomenal. This cast brings these well-rounded characters to life in a way that deserves ALL the awards. From the political tension to the romance, everything is just *chef's kiss*.

    Screenshot from "Shogun"
    Katie Yu /FX / Courtesy of FX via Everett Collection

    And I'm not the only one who can't stop talking about the show. Here are 22 tweets from people loving Shōgun:

    Obviously, massive spoilers ahead! If you haven't watched the show yet, check it out on Hulu and come back to see what everyone's saying.

    1.

    One of the most fascinating parts of #Shogun for me is the translation scenes. So much to read into when looking at what Mariko decides to translate literally, rephrase slightly, or just leave out entirely. Great stuff. pic.twitter.com/bdpEGrufKF

    — Andrew Fox-McKay (@DigitalSneeze) April 3, 2024
    Katie Yu /FX / Courtesy of FX via Everett Collection / Twitter: @DigitalSneeze

    2.

    Text tweet by Nicholas Eames joking that the show Shogun improves over a masterful tea reference
    Twitter: @Nicholas_Eames

    3.

    Hiroyuki Sanada delivered a tour de force performance in this week Ep, capturing every nuance of rage, pain, suffering, loss, and mourning with exceptional skill and authenticity while holding back tears and without any dialogue

    What a great actor he is 👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻#ShogunFX #SHOGUN pic.twitter.com/CgqnK0W7OO

    — Krìsh 📽️🍿 (@FlicksandChill) April 9, 2024
    FX / Twitter: @FlicksandChill

    4.

    “A man may go to war for many reasons, but a woman is simply at war.”#Shogun pic.twitter.com/mx6I5LVqDL

    — Capital Chick (@acapitalchick) April 3, 2024
    Katie Yu /FX / Twitter: @acapitalchick

    5.

    Tweet discussing a scene from TV show "Shogun" where a character learns about hygiene, using hashtags #Shogun and expressing amusement
    Twitter: @k_halles

    6.

    Every Shogun episode introduces a new warlord in the drippiest fits. How am I supposed to hate this backstabber when he got that shit on pic.twitter.com/1f2TaUEYZA

    — Albert Yeh (@yeHHH) April 3, 2024
    Katie Yu /FX / Twitter: @yeHHH

    7.

    Mariko: “Even now, you [Buntaro] fail to understand. What you’ve denied me wasn’t death. It was a life beyond your reach. And I would sooner live a thousand years than die with you like this.”

    Daaammmnnnnn. #Shogun pic.twitter.com/2f6Mhl4SYR

    — 𝙿𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚌𝚎𝚜𝚊 (@djcaliphoria) April 9, 2024
    NBC / Twitter: @djcaliphoria

    8.

    If Loyalty had a face. #ShogunFX #SHOGUN pic.twitter.com/R9a4R8lZde

    — H3nzy (@_H3nzy) April 10, 2024
    Katie Yu /FX / Twitter: @_H3nzy

    9.

    nahhh cause this scene between lord toranaga and lady mariko gave me CHILLS.

    “now are you ready to do your part?”
    “i’m ready”

    listennnn toranaga is always a million steps ahead cause the plan with him and hiromatsu i was so locked in last 10 mins #SHOGUN #ShogunFX pic.twitter.com/ADqhIN72jS

    — cel 🩵 (@celineft) April 9, 2024
    FX / Twitter: @celineft

    10.

    Shogun has to be the best example of treating an audience with respect I’ve ever seen! Don’t need everything explained let me just be along for the ride! pic.twitter.com/VJE4Ss5TLK

    — Zeke, The Midnight Scourge (@ZekeThompson22) April 3, 2024
    FX / Twitter: @ZekeThompson22

    11.

    Toranaga trying to test their faith 🤣#Shogun pic.twitter.com/dq2VUBVt9c

    — Benito (@FlexLuthorDawg) April 10, 2024
    FX /  Twitter: @FlexLuthorDawg

    12.

    I watch Shogun for the plot.

    The plot: pic.twitter.com/mALAPU2O9g

    — Hugo Stiglitz (@Omni_Gabe) April 2, 2024
    FX / Twitter: @Omni_Gabe

    13.

    Toranaga the whole episode. #ShogunFX #SHOGUN pic.twitter.com/4fqTEuQ9Yv

    — JJ (@McGannJack) April 9, 2024
    ABS-CBN / Twitter: @McGannJack

    14.

    #ShogunFX #SHOGUN I haven’t known twists and turns like this since the early seasons of game of thrones. It’s delicious! pic.twitter.com/eTeoSOGvHe

    — Elephants but (@Sureasyoureborn) April 9, 2024
    FX / Twitter: @Sureasyoureborn

    15.

    Standing on business runs in their family #ShogunFX #Shogun pic.twitter.com/oim8tnWCfB

    — Lalo The Bad Batch/Shōgun‼️ (@clonehumor) April 10, 2024
    FX / Twitter: @clonehumor

    16.

    Shōgun is probably the most ridiculously beautiful show I've ever seen, on almost every level 🔥#ShogunFX pic.twitter.com/V3NOykE7JP

    — M Singh (@m___singh) April 10, 2024
    FX / Twitter: @m___singh

    17.

    All of the Minowara ancestry looking down at Nagakado #Shogun pic.twitter.com/omRW8cASnO

    — Nightshade 🍉 (@prtcdx) April 4, 2024
    Nickelodeon / Twitter: @prtcdx

    18.

    They're playing checkers, but lord Toranaga is playing chess.

    His son was an accident but Hiromatsu is a queen sacrifice. In chess we don't make queen sacrifices unless we are completely sure of victory. I'll tell you this right now, they're not ready for what's coming. #Shogun pic.twitter.com/XStYFN4wWz

    — Kompliketa. (@Iamsospete1) April 9, 2024
    FX / Twitter: @Iamsospete1

    19.

    If I send you this just know I’m not rocking with you anymore. #SHOGUN pic.twitter.com/4Cnz2ULS7q

    — 🥀 (@nottodayyoubum) April 3, 2024
    Katie Yu /FX / Twitter: @nottodayyoubum

    20.

    Shogun has great casting all around but they popped off with this guy pic.twitter.com/3EQG4XMVDA

    — Jesse (@JesseBlackSci) April 5, 2024
    FX / Twitter: @JesseBlackSci

    21.

    Toranaga got me there in the last Ep, So he did not plan anything with Anjin But he's using him in his plan.

    " The great master of Trickery " 👏🏻

    Mariko is still his greatest weapon and a key warrior in Crimson Sky. Finale gonna be 🔥 #ShogunFX#SHOGUNpic.twitter.com/XPGkld8uAY

    — Krìsh 📽️🍿 (@FlicksandChill) April 9, 2024
    FX / Twitter: @FlicksandChill

    22. And finally:

    If you aren't watching Shōgun, what even are you doing with your life? 🧐#ShogunFX pic.twitter.com/iqgwSsebza

    — La Diablita 😈🎩 YHLQMDLG (@Bebecitaaa69) April 3, 2024
    FX / Twitter: @Bebecitaaa69

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